In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P and the Michelin Alpin 6 to find out which tire is best for your own driving.
There are a few basic differences between the two tires. The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P is an Ultra-High-Performance Winter tire designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars, and the Michelin Alpin 6 is an Premium-Touring Winter tire designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been four tests which compare both tires directly!
Out of these four tests:
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P and Michelin Alpin 6 have an equal number of test wins. However, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during two dry braking tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P stopped the vehicle in 1.24% less distance than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Dry Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:43.3M | ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 43.1M |
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test 205/60 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:42.9M | Michelin Alpin 6: 43M |
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:43.2M | Michelin Alpin 6: 44.9M |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 1.62% faster around a lap than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:73s | Michelin Alpin 6: 74.2s |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 0.49% faster around a lap than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:123.2Km/H | Michelin Alpin 6: 122.6Km/H |
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during three wet braking tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 stopped the vehicle in 1.51% less distance than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
Best In Wet Braking: Michelin Alpin 6
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
2022 Winter Tire Market Overview 215/55 R17 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:34.6M | ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 34.1M |
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:54M | ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 53.3M |
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test 205/60 R16 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:38.2M | ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 36.4M |
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:51.2M | Michelin Alpin 6: 51.5M |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 stopped the vehicle in 1.27% less distance than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Michelin Alpin 6
See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test 205/60 R16 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:39.4M | ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 38.9M |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 2.14% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:87s | Michelin Alpin 6: 88.9s |
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]:
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:72.1Km/H | Michelin Alpin 6: 72.1Km/H |
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 1.44% faster around a wet circle than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Wet Circle: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:12.21s | Michelin Alpin 6: 12.34s |
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:12.46s | Michelin Alpin 6: 12.69s |
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during three straight aqua tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P floated at a 1.41% higher speed than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Straight Aqua: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:78.9Km/H | Michelin Alpin 6: 78.7Km/H |
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test 205/60 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:84.5Km/H | Michelin Alpin 6: 81.5Km/H |
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:78.3Km/H | Michelin Alpin 6: 78.1Km/H |
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P slipped out at a 7.03% higher speed than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2.75m/sec2 | Michelin Alpin 6: 2.61m/sec2 |
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test 205/60 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:3.5m/sec2 | Michelin Alpin 6: 3.2m/sec2 |
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during three snow braking tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P stopped the vehicle in 2.68% less distance than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Snow Braking: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
2022 Winter Tire Market Overview 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:25.5M | Michelin Alpin 6: 26.4M |
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:25.5M | Michelin Alpin 6: 26.4M |
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test 205/60 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:9.9M | Michelin Alpin 6: 10.5M |
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:22M | ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 21.9M |
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P had 1.16% better snow traction than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Snow Traction: Michelin Alpin 6
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:2583N | Michelin Alpin 6: 2580N |
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test 205/60 R16 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:245.7N | ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 260.9N |
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:3159N | ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 3217N |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 was 2.36% faster around a lap than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Michelin Alpin 6
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:67.9s | ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 66.3s |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 0.92% faster around a lap than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:54.2Km/H | Michelin Alpin 6: 53.7Km/H |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during zero snow circle tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P provided 0.44% more lateral grip than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Snow Circle: Michelin Alpin 6
See how the Snow Circle winner was calculated >>
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:4.57ms/2 | ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 4.59ms/2 |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one snow slalom tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was 2.12% faster through a slalom than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Snow Slalom: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Snow Slalom winner was calculated >>
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:3.78m/sec2 | Michelin Alpin 6: 3.7m/sec2 |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 stopped the vehicle 3.94% shorter than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
Best In Ice Braking: Michelin Alpin 6
See how the Ice Braking winner was calculated >>
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test 205/60 R16 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:20.3M | ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 19.5M |
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during three noise tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P measured 1.24% quieter than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Noise: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:70.5dB | Michelin Alpin 6: 72.2dB |
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test 205/60 R16 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:70.9dB | Michelin Alpin 6: 71.2dB |
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:72.8dB | Michelin Alpin 6: 73.5dB |
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during zero wear tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P is predicted to cover 23.29% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Wear: Michelin Alpin 6
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:30590KM | ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 40933KM |
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test 205/60 R16 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:41700KM | ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 53300KM |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during one value tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 proved to have a 26.79% better value based on price/1000km than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
Best In Value: Michelin Alpin 6
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:23.7Price/1000 | ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 17.35Price/1000 |
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during one price tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P cost 7.65% less than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Price: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Price winner was calculated >>
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:725 | ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 720 |
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:785 | Michelin Alpin 6: 915 |
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P was better during two rolling resistance tests. On average the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P had a 11.65% lower rolling resistance than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:7.3kg / t | Michelin Alpin 6: 8.33kg / t |
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:7.26kg / t | Michelin Alpin 6: 8.14kg / t |
Best In Fuel Consumption:
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test 205/60 R16 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:5.7l/100km | Michelin Alpin 6: 5.7l/100km |
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 emitted 28.17% less particle wear matter than the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P.
Best In Abrasion: Michelin Alpin 6
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test 205/60 R16 |
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P:71mg/km/t | ✓ Michelin Alpin 6: 51mg/km/t |
Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P and Michelin Alpin 6.
In total the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P has been reviewed 18 times and drivers have given the tire 89% overall.
The Michelin Alpin 6 has been reviewed 30 times and drivers have given the tire 86% overall.
This means in real world driving, people prefer the Michelin Alpin 6.
In conclusion the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P performed better in dry braking, dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], wet handling [s], wet circle, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, snow braking, snow handling [km/h], snow slalom, noise, price and rolling resistance, while the Michelin Alpin 6 performed better in wet braking, wet braking - concrete, snow traction, snow handling [s], snow circle, ice braking, wear, value and abrasion.
Interestingly, both tires performed equally well in wet handling [km/h] and fuel consumption, showing that they are closely matched in these areas.
Which tire is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tire. Comparing all the data in the tire reviews database, on balance Continental WinterContact TS 870 P seems to be the best tire overall.
However, it's important to note that both tires have their strengths.
Remember, the best tire for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.
Overall Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Looking for more tire comparisons? Here are other direct comparisons involving these tires:
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.